Hartford, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Hartford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 814. Residents earn $77,917 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
814 Population 747/sq mi density
$77,917 Median Income $31,008 per capita
$170,900 Home Value $220,953 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,900 home value, $1,138/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,917
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $170,900
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,138
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.1%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Hartford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population814
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$31,008
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,885M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,900
Rent$1,138
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,953

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation891 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Libraries6

Is Hartford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hartford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Hartford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hartford is $77,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hartford is $170,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Hartford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hartford has a population of 814 with a density of 747 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 4.5% Hispanic.

Population

814
Total Population
747
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hartford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.4%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hartford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hartford is $77,917, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Hartford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,917
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,008
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$93,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,410
County GDP$1,885M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare91
Retail108
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hartford is $170,900, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,138 (2% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,953.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,900
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$220,953

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,138
2% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
In Hartford, 39.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hartford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.1%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.3%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death6,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities91

Crime Rates: Hartford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Hartford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density747/sq mi
Coordinates41.4577°N, 93.4038°W
County FIPS19181
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 38.9%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+92.4%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density747/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Work from Home14.7%

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